2.4 Ct Diamonds Marquise Pear Shape-cut Ring Pink Gold 14K Any Size, 2010
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Fine Marquise and pear-shaped diamond ring in 14K Pink Gold. The total approximate weight of
2010s Fashion Rings
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2.4 Ct Diamonds Marquise Pear Shape-cut Ring Pink Gold 14K Any Size, 2010
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Fine Marquise and pear-shaped diamond ring in 14K Pink Gold. The total approximate weight of
Diamond, Gold
GIA Certified NO HEAT BURMA Pink Sapphire Marquise Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
BURMESE PINK SAPPHIRE RING WITH 12 MARQUISE DIAMONDS and 1 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Pink Sapphire, Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Marquise Shield Inspired Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k White Gold Center Stone Details: 1 Princess Cut Pink Sapphire at 0.75 Carats
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Huge 20 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Marquise Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Striking vintage pink tourmaline & diamond cocktail ring (circa 1970s to 1980s) crafted in 14 karat
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.22 Ct Marquise Opal, Pink Tourmaline, Emerald and Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k Rose Gold Center Stone Detail: 1 Marquise Opal at 4.22 Carats - Measuring 22.4 x 9
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.38 Ct Pink Sapphire and Marquise Diamonds Ring 18k White Gold Lab Certificate
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our exquisite Timeless Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold. This
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.71ct Fancy Light Grayish Blue Marquise SI1 GIA Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
- Powerful blue diamond ring set east to west with a halo of pink diamonds and white diamonds going
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Platinum Marquise and Tapered Baguette Diamonds and Pink Sapphire Oval Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
The fascinating pink sapphire gives a gorgeously feminine appeal to this ravishing platinum ring
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Platinum Pink Sapphire Meli Melo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pretty pink sapphire and diamond ring in platinum from the Cartier Meli Melo collection. The ring
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Platinum Pink Sapphire Meli Melo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pretty pink sapphire and diamond ring in platinum from the Cartier Meli Melo collection. The ring
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.87 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
GIA Certified 0.87 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Marquise Diamond Ring: A gorgeous 0.87 carat GIA
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$7,500
Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
14 marquise cut stones, including 5 fiery red rubies totaling 0.93 carat, 4 brilliant pink sapphires
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Tiffany Diamond and Pink Sapphire Wedding Band. Marquise Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Brilliant Cut Secondary Stone: Pink Sapphire Secondary Stone Weight: Approx
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$21,450
Diamond Pink Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt pink gold set with 47 marquise cut diamonds 3.87 cts and 32 diamonds 0.61 cts Size 54
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$13,500
3.03 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning cocktail ring features a beautiful 3.03 Carat Marquise Cut Pink Sapphire with a
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Leto Lama Marquise Cocktail Ring Geometric Sapphires with Diamonds 18 Ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Introducing our exquisite One Of A Kind Marquise 18 Ct Gold Ring, a stunning piece that beautifully
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IGI Certificate 1.77 CTW Marquise Fancy Vivid Yellow 14K White Gold Ring
By Alegra's Legend
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
FOR CUSTOMERS FROM THE USA NO VAT This stunning ring features a captivating 1.51-carat Marquise
Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.35 Carats, Natural Tanzanite & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, natural Tanzanite & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Antique 18kt Rose Gold Rose Diamond And Marquise Opal Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Pink gold (750/00) marquise ring set with a navette-cut opal in a setting of diamond roses. Gross
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Pink Sapphire Eternity Ring by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring Weight 3.68g 54 Diamond 0.22ct 27 Pink Sapphire 5.80ct Not
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
LB Exclusive Platinum 0.25 Ct Diamond and Pink Sapphire Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This stylish ring pairs shimmering gemstones with a luxurious Platinum setting. At the center, a
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Original Tiffany&Co Pink & Colorless Diamond Ring appx 1.75ct GIA Circa 1980
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
well as six Natural Marquise Pink Diamonds (certified by GIA as natural). The color is estimated to be
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Oval Pink Sapphire Marquise Diamond Fashion Art Deco Style 14 Karat White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
14K White Gold 1 Oval Shaped Pink Sapphire at 0.60 Carats- Measuring 4 x 6 mm 6 Round Pink
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.73 Carat Pink Sapphire and Pave Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
0.73 Carat Pink Sapphire & Pave Diamond 14K White Gold Cocktail Ring Size 6 Metal: 14k White Gold
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$695
14KT 1.67 Carat Pink Tourmaline Ring
Located in Towson, MD
Fit for a princess. 14K yellow gold 1.67ct Pink Tourmaline ring with .10 carats of H-I/I1-I2
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Rose Gold Sz.6-1/2
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful ring features 1.10 ctw of marquise-shaped pink sapphires, enhanced by 1.35 ctw. of
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium
IGI Certified, Yessayan Designer Pink, Yellow, White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
pink diamonds. An incredible ring for all occasions bound to catch all surrounding eyes. 60 X Natural
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline and White Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 0.59 ct. pink tourmaline marquise with 0.91 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Estate Pink and White Diamond Modern Design Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern design ring with 0.75 ct. pink diamond marquise and 0.46 ct. white diamond rounds
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond and Orange Sapphire Filigree Platinum and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
eye-catching gems, this majestic jewelry piece offers a stunningly luxurious appearance. The ring is
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond and Orange Sapphire Filigree Platinum and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
eye-catching gems, this majestic jewelry piece offers a stunningly luxurious appearance. The ring is
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond and Orange Sapphire Filigree Platinum and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
eye-catching gems, this majestic jewelry piece offers a stunningly luxurious appearance. The ring is
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond and Orange Sapphire Filigree Platinum and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
eye-catching gems, this majestic jewelry piece offers a stunningly luxurious appearance. The ring is
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified White Diamond Argyle Pink Diamond 18K Bridal Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This striking 18K gold ring features an exceptional quality Marquise-shape White Diamond at its
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Grand Sample Sale Ring with Tanzanite, Pink Sapphire Set in 14K Two Tone Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Ring featuring 1 5/8 cts. Blueberry Tanzanite®, 1/2 cts. Bubble Gum Pink Sapphire
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
Emilio Jewelry 1.62 Carat Fancy Yellow Light pink Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
1.62 Carats Total From The Vault at Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue Please inquire for more images. All pieces are hand made in the Emilio Jewelry Atelier...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified White Diamond and Argyle Pink Diamond in Platinum Bridal Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This striking platinum ring features an exceptional quality Marquise shape White Diamond at its
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18K Yellow Gold Natural Pink and Blue Sapphire Mosaic Band Ring #15990
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This beautiful yellow gold ring is set with natural pink and blue sapphires in a leaf motif One
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Ceylon Pink Sapphires & Yellow Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Pink Sapphires Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Pink Tourmaline Gold Cocktail Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Extraordinary 22k hammered yellow gold ring with a beautiful pink tourmaline (rubellite) 20.09 ct
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond, Ruby and Pink Sapphire Open Bypass Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
You will be tickled pink with this gorgeous and unique ring! Crafted in 18 karat rose gold with
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Meli Melo Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
shape pink sapphire. Ring Size: 4.25 Ring Measurements: 0.81" x 0.33" x 0.75" Total Weight: 5.6g (3.6dwt
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified White Diamond and Argyle Pink Diamond in 18K Engagement Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This striking 18K gold ring features an exceptional quality Marquise-shape White Diamond at its
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GIA Certified 0.98 Carat Faint Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.98 ct Colour: Faint Pink Clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in MIAMI, FL
Fantastic Cartier Pink Tourmaline cocktail ring. The focal point of the ring is a beautiful Pink
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Handcraft 18 Karat White Gold Pink Coral Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
pink coral Ring total weight 13 grams Coral weight 3.80 grams Ring size 7.65 Us 15.80 Ita (all rings
Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
GAL Certified 0.43 Carat T.W. Pink Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Engagement ring is crafted in 18-karat Two Tone gold and features a GAL Certified Marquise
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Rosior one-off White Gold Cocktail Ring set with Pink Sapphires and Diamonds
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Cocktail Ring set in 19.2K White Gold with: - 39 Marquise Cut Pink Sapphires
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Natural Peridot 7.38 Cts, Pink Spinel & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Statement Piece
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Peridot is not treated or enhanced. The ring is set in 18k white gold. The center Marquise shaped Peridot
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Adorable Pink Spinel Ring w Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Rose Gold MQ 6x3mm
Located in Columbus, OH
size you need! Specifications: Item Type: Ring Center Stone: Pink Spinel Treatment: None Weight
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GIA Certified Fancy Color Diamond Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this Rare Ladies Platinum & GIA Certified Fancy Color Diamond Ring
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Contemporary Multi-Color Gemstone "Swan" Ring in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary "Swan" Ring Manufactured in 19.2 Karat White Gold. The movement of the "Swan's
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sa...
Toi Moi Purple Pink Sapphire and Marquise Diamond Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract and artful, Ri Noor's Toi Moi Purple Pink Sapphire and Marquise Diamond Ring creates a
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
4 Ct, Marquise Pink Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band/ Ring, Estate
Located in New York, NY
Gold Band Ring, Estate Size 6 5 natural Marquise shape Pink sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold: 3.7
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cerifiied 5.05 Carat No Heat Natural Marquise Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 K
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning and high quality sapphire and diamond ring has an eye catching look with bright
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 5 Carat Fancy Intense Pink Diamond Marquise Cut Platinum Ring 6ct
Located in Chicago, IL
Featured here is a one of a kind, show stopping ring with a 5.32ct fancy intense pink diamond that
Pink Diamond, Platinum
1.84 Carat Pink Spinel Marquise Diamond White Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This intricately designed, two-toned cocktail ring features an unusual center stone - a marquise
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Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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